US Bridges

Swimming Pool Road over Little Buffalo Creek

Fair

Perry County, Pennsylvania · Little Buffalo State Park · Structure no. 000000000029786

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Swimming Pool Road over Little Buffalo Creek is a concrete frame carrying Swimming Pool Road over Little Buffalo Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSwimming Pool Road
CrossesLittle Buffalo Creek
LocationLittle Buffalo State Park
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.4513, -77.1916
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic250 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Swimming Pool Road over Little Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swimming Pool Road over Little Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Swimming Pool Road over Little Buffalo Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Swimming Pool Road over Little Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Swimming Pool Road over Little Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.